Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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How to Protect Your Acoustic Guitar from Dry Weather
If you own an acoustic guitar, you must be aware of the perils of cold and dry weather. You need to protect…
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Product Feature: Seymour Duncan PowerStage 700 And 170 Power Amps
It wasn’t too long ago that Seymour Duncan was known for only their pickups but over the last few years, the…
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Preamp Versus Power Amp Distortion
Not all amp-born distortion is created equal. In case you haven’t heard of the two before, the distortion that comes from your…
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Pedals, Floor Multi-Effects or Rack Mount?
Effects are a great way to tailor your instrument’s signature tone into something quite different, pushing a guitar’s sound farther than what…
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Our Favorite Holiday Rock Songs
It’s December and you know what that means – the holiday season is in full swing. It’s no secret that the holidays…
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Non-Club Gigs Bands Should Take Advantage Of
Good music has a soul of its own and to be honest it almost feels like a shame that there are too…
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MXR M152 Micro Flanger Review
In the world of music, a guitar player’s tone is only as limited as his imagination – or his wallet. With the…
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Musicians Who Were Able To Find Success In Other Genres
Changing your genre should either be a breeze or it can fail horribly. If music is your passion and you are…
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Veterans Day: Musicians Who Were In The Military
Happy Veterans Day everyone! Whether you’re out enjoying your day off or doing your part by making it to work, we all…
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Musician Tips: Build A Fan Base From Scratch
If you want to be a successful musician, then having a big and loyal fan base is the most important thing. Your…
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Matching Single-coil With Humbucker Pickups
If you’ve ever thought about getting a guitar that features a humbucker/single-coil pickup setup (such as an HSS, HSH, etc.), you’re not…
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How Do You Match Amp Heads with Speaker Cabinets?
Q: “I’m in the market for a brand new speaker cabinet and I am pretty much lost on how to go about…